Resident Care Assistant/Associate

Overview

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/GED preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff members
• The resident care assistant shall be at least 18 years of age and exhibit the capacity to respond to the basic needs of the residents. The Resident Assistant shall have any one of the following qualifications and/or be eligible with appropriate hands-on facility working experience:
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotional upset and potentially hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to understand the needs of the elderly. Must exercise patience and the sincere willingness to meet those needs according to established policies and procedures, while at the same time honoring residents’ rights and preserving individual dignity.
• Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents and families.
• Must have the ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Must be in good mental and physical condition and be willing and able to perform lifting and physical duties as outlined on attached Working Conditions/Physical Demands sheet.
• Must be able to interpret and follow applicable regulations.
• Prior experience in a residential care facility or nursing home preferred.